The compulsory school uniform has been designed and developed with an eye to cost, quality and presentation. Wearing the uniform is a condition of enrolment at Carinya.
Parents are expected to maintain and promote the Carinya Uniform Code and Dress Requirements by:
• Ensuring that all compulsory items of uniform are provided for their child.
• Only purchasing items of uniform from the school Uniform Shop.
• Ensuring that their child is complying with the Personal Grooming and Presentation requirements of the Uniform Code.
• Maintaining the uniform in good repair.
• Supporting the “door to door” policy of the school in regard to school uniform and grooming requirements.
Students in Middle and Senior (7-12) School who present at school without the correct uniform, or are inappropriately groomed, will be placed on a lunchtime detention and parents will be informed via email. Students in Junior and Middle (K-6) School who present at school without the correct uniform, or are inappropriately groomed, will have a note sent home in the Boomerang Book or via email. Where there are ongoing uniform issues, students may not be admitted to class and parents will be contacted. Students may be required to go home. Please feel free to speak with your principal if you would like any aspect of the Uniform Code and Dress Requirements clarified.
David Jones Tamworth Principal
Mark Hampstead Gunnedah Principal
Grooming & Presentation
Carinya Boys Requirements
Hair
Boys are required to wear their hair in a neat and tidy manner at all times, in a way which does not draw undue attention to the person. This includes, but is not limited to the following:
• Hair at the back may be no longer than the top of the shirt collar
• Fringes must be well clear of the eyebrows
• No rat tails, man buns, mullet styles (or similar)
• Hair must not be artificially coloured or dyed
• Head must not be shaven – minimum number 2 cut
• Lines or shapes must not be cut or shaved in hair
• Facial Hair: Boys must be clean shaven.
Note: The school reserves the right to rule on the appropriateness of any hair style or variation. If a parent is in any doubt about the appropriateness of an intended hair style they should seek clarification before allowing their son to proceed. If a boy in Middle or Senior School presents at school with an inappropriate hair style he may be refused entry to class.
Jewellery and Body Art
• Plain gold or silver, of fine gauge only
• Boys may wear one other item of jewellery in addition to a watch and one earring (no Smart watches).
• The earring must be a small stud or sleeper, worn in the ear lobe; no other piercings, including clear plastic.
• Chains, bracelets and bangles may not have pendants, hearts, crosses or other items attached (Exception: medical alert items)
• Non-compliant jewellery must be removed. Students in Years 7-12 will have a uniform default recorded
• Body Art: Henna tattoos are not to be worn.
Shirts and Ties
When wearing the formal uniform, Middle and Senior School boys shirts must be tucked in at all times, especially while in public and while travelling to and from school. Sport shirts do not need to be tucked in. Ties must always be worn in the conventional position, with the top shirt button done up.
Trousers and Shorts
Trousers and shorts must be worn in the conventional position on the waist. Boys are required to wear a black belt for Middle and Senior School. The length of shorts should be approximately 5cm above the knee.
Casual Wear
On excursions, non uniform days, class socials, or when normal uniform is not required for the day (eg. catering assistance) casual clothes worn must be modest and appropriate and all Personal Grooming and Presentation requirements observed. The requirements include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Singlet tops must not be worn
• Appropriate footwear as determined by the school
• No inappropriate logos
Grooming & Presentation
Carinya Girls Requirements
Hair
• Girls’ hair longer than shoulder length must be tied BACK (off the face) and UP off the shoulders.
• Any short or loose strands of hair must be pinned or clipped BACK
• Fringes must be trimmed well clear of eyebrows
• Hair cannot be dyed or coloured unnatural or multiple colours
• All hair accessories must be plain red, black or white, with the exception of hair coloured hair elastics and bobby pins
• Headbands must be plain (no bows or ties) red, black or white and no wider than 4cms
Note: The school reserves the right to rule on the appropriateness of any hair style or variation. If a parent is in any doubt about the appropriateness of an intended hair style they should seek clarification before allowing their daughter to proceed. If a girl in Middle or Senior School presents at school with an inappropriate hair style she may be refused entry to class.
Jewellery and Body Art
• Plain gold or silver of fine gauge only
• Girls may wear one other item of jewellery in addition to a watch and a set of earrings (no Smart watches).
• Earrings must be very small, studs or sleepers, worn in the ear lobe; studs may have a tiny coloured stone; no other piercings, including clear plastic studs.
• Chains, bracelets or bangles may not have pendants, hearts, crosses or other items attached. (Exception: medical alert items)
• Non-compliant jewellery must be removed. Students in Years 7-12 will have a uniform default recorded
• Small signet rings are permissible
• Body Art: Henna tattoos are not to be worn.
Makeup and Nails
No makeup of any sort may be worn in Junior or Middle School. Senior Girls (Yr 9 - Yr 12) are permitted to wear BB Cream or tinted moisturiser in their natural skin tone, which must be applied lightly. No other makeup is allowed (eg: Foundation or Mascara).
Nails: Artificial nails (eg Acrylic, tips etc) and coloured nail polish are not permitted.
Skirts, Cullottes and Sports Shorts
• School Skirts, Culottes and sports shorts must be worn on the waist and must be the correct length.
• Plain black bike pants/tights or similar may be worn under skirts and Culottes. They must not be visible.
Note: Bras should be white or skin toned, not coloured. Halter neck bras should not be worn.
Casual Wear
On excursions, non uniform days, class socials, or when normal uniform is not required for the day (eg. catering assistance) casual clothes worn must be modest and appropriate and all Personal Grooming and Presentation requirements observed. The requirements include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Singlet tops must not be worn by girls
• Girls must not wear low cut t-shirts, tight shorts, tight leggings or jeggings
• Shorts must be mid thigh length
• Skirts should be no more than 10cm above the ground when kneeling (ie. no mini skirts)
• Appropriate footwear as determined by the school
• No inappropriate logos
Swimwear
For any school swimming, including school carnivals, school excursions, or representative sporting events:
• One-piece or two-piece costumes that resemble a one-piece costume, that is, where the top and bottom meet with no obvious gaps in the middle.
• No high cut leg or low cut top costumes, and no transparent costumes.
Note: The overriding considerations for any costume worn should be modesty and suitability for swimming activities. The school reserves the right to determine the appropriateness of any swimming attire.
Preparatory Program
Boys and Girls
Standard Uniform
Preparatory students wear the Carinya sports uniform which comprises the Carinya-logoed sports polo together with the Carinya-logoed black sports shorts.
• For colder weather children can wear a black Carinya-logoed bomber jacket and fleece Carinya-logoed tracksuit pants. A plain red or black skivvy may also be worn under the sports polo.
• Shoes are to be conventional sports sneakers, predominately white in colour with white shoe laces, and worn with white ankle socks. Sneakers with velcro tabs are able to be worn.
• The Carinya-logoed red bucket hat is to be worn all year.
Junior School Boys
Kindergarten to Year 4
Formal Uniform
• Shirts: Junior School Boys are to wear the Carinya-logoed pale grey shirt with red piping in either short or long sleeves. These shirts are designed to be worn untucked. Boys are to have at least one long sleeve shirt which must be worn as required on nominated occasions.
• Trousers/Shorts: During Term 1 and 4 grey elastic waist shorts or grey elastic back trousers may be worn. During Term 2 and 3 grey elastic back trousers must be worn.
• Shoes and Socks: School shoes are to be black, conventional style, leather lace up or black leather school joggers. Junior School students may also wear velcro shoes. Striped grey ankle socks are to be worn.
• Jacket: A Black Carinya-logoed bomber jacket is able to be worn with both sports and formal uniforms.
• Hat: The Carinya-logoed red bucket hat is to be worn all year.
Sport Uniform
The sports uniform is to be worn on allocated sports days. The sports uniform consists of a Carinya-logoed sports polo and sport shorts. For Junior School students there is also the option of Carinya-logoed black fleece tracksuit pants. Shoes are to be conventional sports sneakers, predominately white in colour with white shoe laces (or velcro), worn with red ankle length sport socks with a black stripe. Please find the Sports Uniform Illustration on page 22.
Middle School Boys
Year 5 to Year 8
Formal Uniform
• Shirts: Middle School Boys are to wear the Carinya-logoed white shirt with grey piping in either short or long sleeves. These shirts are to be worn tucked in. Boys are to have at least one long sleeve shirt which must be worn as required on nominated occasions.
• Trousers / Shorts: During Term 1 and 4 grey belt loop shorts or belt loop trousers may be worn. During Term 2 and 3 grey belt loop trousers must be worn. A black belt must always be worn with both trousers or shorts.
• Tie: During Term 2 and 3 boys are to wear the Middle School grey striped tie.
• Shoes and Socks: School shoes are to be black, conventional style, leather, lace up shoes. Striped grey ankle socks are to be worn.
• Jumper: A Carinya-logoed grey striped jumper may be worn.
• Black Softshell Jacket: A Carinya-logoed black softshell jacket may be worn. This new jacket replaces the red sports jacket as well as the existing black jacket. This jacket can be worn by itself or over the top of the jumper.
• Hat: The Carinya-logoed dark grey bucket hat is to be worn all year.
Sport Uniform
The sports uniform is to be worn on allocated sports days. The sports uniform consists of a Carinya-logoed sports polo and shorts, with tracksuit pants and the Carinya-logoed black softshell jacket for colder months. Shoes are to be conventional sports sneakers, predominately white in colour with white shoe laces, worn with red ankle length sport socks with a black stripe.
Please find the Sports Uniform Illustration on page 22.
Senior School Boys
Year 9 to Year 12
Formal Uniform
• Shirts: Senior School Boys are to wear the Carinya-logoed white shirt with black piping in either short or long sleeves. These shirts are to be worn tucked in. Boys are to have at least one long sleeve shirt which must be worn as required on nominated occasions.
• Trousers / Shorts: During Term 1 and 4 black belt loop shorts or belt loop trousers may be worn. During Term 2 and 3 black belt loop trousers must be worn. A black belt must always be worn with both trousers or shorts.
• Tie: During Term 2 and 3 boys are to wear the Senior School black striped tie.
• Shoes and Socks: School shoes are to be black, conventional style, leather, lace up shoes. Striped black ankle socks are to be worn.
• Jumper: A Carinya-logoed grey striped jumper may be worn.
• Black Softshell Jacket: A Carinya-logoed black softshell jacket may be worn. This new jacket replaces the red sports jacket as well as the existing black jacket. This jacket can be worn by itself or over the top of the jumper.
• Blazer (Year 11 and 12): During Term 2 and 3, boys must wear the Carinya blazer to and from school. The striped jumper may be worn under the blazer.
• Hat: The Carinya-logoed black cap or the black bucket hat is to be worn all year.
Sport Uniform
The sports uniform is to be worn on allocated sports days. The sports uniform consists of a Carinya-logoed sports polo and shorts, with tracksuit pants and the Carinya-logoed black softshell jacket for colder months. Shoes are to be conventional sports sneakers, predominately white in colour with white shoe laces, worn with red ankle length sport socks with a black stripe.
Year 11 and 12 Students who represent the school at sport must have a school sport uniform and tracksuit, please find the Sports Uniform Illustration on page 22
Junior School Girls
Kindergarten to Year 4
Formal Uniform
• Blouse: Junior School Girls are to wear the Carinya-logoed white blouse with red piping in either short or long sleeves. These blouses are designed to be worn untucked. Girls are to have at least one long sleeve blouse which must be worn as required on nominated occasions.
• Culottes / Pants: Grey striped culottes or grey long pants may be worn all year round. Culottes must be knee length (no longer or shorter).
• Shoes and Socks: School shoes are to be black, conventional style, leather lace up or black leather school joggers. Junior School students may also wear velcro shoes and Mary Jane style shoes. Striped grey ankle socks are to be worn, or Girls may also choose to wear grey stockings or tights if they prefer.
• Optional: Girls may also choose to wear grey stocking or tights if preferred.
• Jacket: A Black Carinya-logoed bomber jacket is able to be worn with both sports and formal uniforms.
• Hat: The Carinya-logoed red bucket hat is to be worn all year.
Sport Uniform
The sports uniform is to be worn on allocated sports days. The sports uniform consists of a Carinya-logoed sports polo and shorts. For Junior School students there is also the option of Carinya-logoed black fleece tracksuit pants. Shoes are to be conventional sports sneakers, predominately white in colour with white shoe laces (or velcro), worn with red ankle length sport socks with a black stripe.
Please find the Sports Uniform Illustration on page 22
Middle School Girls
Year 5 to Year 8
Formal Uniform
• Blouse: Middle School Girls are to wear the Carinya-logoed white blouse with grey piping in either short or long sleeves. These blouses are designed to be worn untucked. Girls are to have at least one long sleeve blouse which must be worn as required on nominated occasions.
• Culottes / Skirts / Pants: Grey striped culottes or skirts, or grey long pants may be worn all year. Culottes/Skirts must be knee length (no longer or shorter).
• Tie: During Term 2 and 3 girls are to wear the grey striped cross tie.
• Shoes and Socks: School shoes are to be black, conventional style, leather lace up school shoes. Striped grey ankle socks are to be worn.
• Optional: Girls may also choose to wear black stocking or tights if preferred.
• Jumper: A Carinya-logoed grey striped jumper may be worn.
• Black Softshell Jacket: A Carinya-logoed black softshell jacket may be worn. This new jacket replaces the red sports jacket as well as the existing black jacket. This jacket can be worn by itself or over the top of the jumper.
• Hat: The Carinya-logoed red and grey striped bucket hat is to be worn all year.
Sport Uniform
The sports uniform is to be worn on allocated sports days. The sports uniform consists of a Carinya-logoed sports polo and shorts, with tracksuit pants and the Carinya-logoed black softshell jacket for colder months. Shoes are to be conventional sports sneakers, predominately white in colour with white shoe laces, worn with red ankle length sport socks with a black stripe.
Please find the Sports Uniform Illustration on page 22.
Senior School Girls
Year 9 to Year 12
Formal Uniform
• Blouse: Senior School Girls are to wear the Carinya-logoed white blouse with black piping in either short or long sleeves. These blouses are designed to be worn untucked. Girls are to have at least one long sleeve blouse which must be worn as required on nominated occasions.
• Culottes / Skirts / Pants: Black striped culottes or skirts, or black long pants may be worn all year. Culottes/Skirts must be knee length (no longer or shorter).
• Tie: During Term 2 and 3 girls are to wear the black striped cross tie.
• Shoes and Socks: School shoes are to be black, conventional style, leather lace up school shoes. Striped black ankle socks are to be worn.
• Optional: Girls may also choose to wear black stocking or tights if preferred.
• Jumper: A school logoed grey striped jumper.
• Black Softshell Jacket: A Carinya-logoed black softshell jacket may be worn. This new jacket replaces the red sports jacket as well as the existing black jacket. This jacket can be worn by itself or over the top of the jumper.
• Blazer (Year 11 and 12): During Term 2 and 3, girls must wear the Carinya blazer to and from school. The striped jumper may be worn under the blazer.
• Hat: The Carinya-logoed black cap or the black bucket hat is to be worn all year.
Sport Uniform
The sports uniform is to be worn on allocated sports days. The sports uniform consists of a Carinya-logoed sports polo and shorts, with tracksuit pants and the Carinya-logoed black softshell jacket for colder months. Shoes are to be conventional sports sneakers, predominately white in colour with white shoe laces, worn with red ankle length sport socks with a black stripe.
Year 11 and 12 Students who represent the school at sport must have a school sport uniform and tracksuit, please find the Sports Uniform Illustration on page 22
